Lot 3169
Sale 124 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Medals, and Banknotes
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Description
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, Lyons mint, issued 15-13 B.C. (3.79 g), obv. bare head of Augustus to right, around AVGVSTVS DIVI F, rev. IMP to left X to right, in exergue ACT, Apollo Citharoedus in long drapery, standing to left, right hand holds plectrum and left hand a lyre, (S.1611, RIC 171a, RSC 144, BMC 461). Toned, well centred, area of flat striking on reverse, very fine and rare.
The coin was struck in commemoration of the victory in Actium over Antony and Cleopatra in 31 B.C.
- Estimate
- $400
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $490